MSW Social Worker

Join Optum, a leading global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative care solutions and technology. Become a vital part of our team where your expertise will make a significant impact on communities as you help people access essential healthcare services, pharmacy benefits, and vital resources. At Optum, you will thrive in an inclusive culture, collaborate with talented peers, and enjoy comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. Together, let's start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Social Worker, you will provide essential social work services to patients and their families, serving as a key member of a compassionate healthcare team. Your role will involve educating patients, families, and healthcare staff on benefits, available community resources, and counseling referrals. You will also assess referrals and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Your responsibility includes advocating for patients in a supportive and sensitive manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of patient and family psychosocial needs, developing tailored care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Connect patients and families to community resources such as financial assistance, transportation, and support groups.
• Thoroughly document patient/family status, treatment plans, goals, interventions, and evaluation outcomes in medical records.
• Act as a patient advocate and a liaison with healthcare providers, families, and insurance companies to ensure seamless care continuity.
• Facilitate discharge planning that meets the established goals of the treatment plan.

In this role, you will be recognized and rewarded for your performance in an environment that challenges you while offering clear guidance for success and potential growth into other roles.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Master's degree-level clinician in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage or Family Counseling, or equivalent, or a Licensed Ph.D., or an RN with 2 or more years of behavioral health experience.
• Active and unrestricted licenses are mandatory.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable access to transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in case management.
• Familiarity with managed care systems.

Your compensation will reflect various factors, including local labor markets, experience, education, and certifications. Along with your salary, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. The salary for this role ranges from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We adhere to all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help individuals lead healthier lives and enhance the effectiveness of the health system for everyone. We are committed to combating barriers to good health faced by marginalized populations and ensuring equitable care to improve health outcomes, which is a core priority of our organization.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

UnitedHealth Group maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.